What are leathered granite countertops and how are they made.
Leathered granite white.
In terms of cleaning you can use just soap and warm water to clean any granite countertop.
River white granite is also known as valley white and comes from india mines.
The various grooves and other imperfections in leathered granite help it to maintain a natural look but it also makes the product more susceptible to damage.
A leathered surface usually has a soft sheen to it but is much less shiny than the glossy look of a polished slab.
The constant wiping away of smudges fingerprints and remnants of food debris which are usually part of a polished countertop maintenance regimen are almost nonexistent with leathered stone.
I wanted low maintenance.
Leathered granite is a lot easier to scratch than other surfaces.
To achieve its trademark rough surface and slightly matte look a diamond tipped brush is run over the stone s surface repeatedly.
Both had pros and cons.
The pattern is more linear than some granites thus the reference to rivers.
Leathered granite countertops are manufactured in this relatively new style of finish compared to the more popular polished or honed finishes and look stunningly beautiful.
Leathering granite is an intense and difficult process that is best left to professionals.
Leathered granite hides fingerprints water spots and smudges well.
The advantages of leathered granite are many and one that is appealing to homeowners is the almost effortless maintenance with leathered granite.
Do you know if brushed is the same as leathered.
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This strips away imperfections and polishes the stone while leaving the natural contours and grooves intact.
The background is a translucent white with gray blue and taupe veins and burgundy patches running throughout.
List of the cons of leathered granite.
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The process of leathering granite slabs makes the stone more stain resistant due to the fact that the stone pores are closed.
There is no industry standard on what constitutes a leather finish on granite according to jeff handley member relations manager for the natural stone institute 440 250 9222.
Unlike many granites you can find it in slabs over 8 x 8.
I have kids and it was between leathered black granite or white quartz on the parameter countertops in the kitchen.
Your post actually inspired me to go with the leathered thinking brushed was the same as leathered.